CVE-2024-27064
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: Fix a memory leak in nf_tables_updchain If nft_netdev_register_hooks() fails, the memory associated with nft_stats is not freed, causing a memory leak. This patch fixes it by moving nft_stats_alloc() down after nft_netdev_register_hooks() succeeds.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-401CVE-2024-27064 is a Memory Leak vulnerability
What is Memory Leak?
The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-27064 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e4623a4f6e133e671f65f9ac493bddaaf63e250
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79846fdcc548d617b0b321addc6a3821d3b75b20
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7eaf837a4eb5f74561e2486972e7f5184b613f6e
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2024-27064?
CVE-2024-27064 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a Memory Leak flaw (CWE-401) . CVE-2024-27064 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-27064?
CVE-2024-27064 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-27064?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2024-27064. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2024-27064 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2024-27064 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Memory Leak (CWE-401)?
The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. View CWE-401 on MITRE CWE →